Inside Global Trade: From Shipping Routes to Store Shelves Course
IDPROP8000

Module 1: Foundations of Global Supply Chain Strategy

• Explain the core components of global supply chains, including sourcing, production, transportation, and distribution.
• Analyze how supply chains operate across borders, examining key nodes, flows, and interdependencies.
• Evaluate cost, service, risk, and sustainability as primary drivers of global supply chain strategy.
• Assess how globalization, trade policy, and geopolitical forces influence supply chain design and decision-making.

Module 2: Partnerships and Global Sourcing

• Evaluate global suppliers based on cost, quality, risk, compliance, and geopolitical considerations.
• Develop supplier partnership models that drive long-term value, collaboration, and supply chain resilience.
• Compare global sourcing approaches, including single vs. multi-sourcing and nearshoring vs. offshoring.
• Apply risk mitigation techniques such as diversification, contingency planning, and supplier risk management.

Module 3: Global Manufacturing

• Examine global production networks and the role of offshore, nearshore, and reshoring strategies.
• Evaluate the tradeoffs between labor cost, transportation, tariffs, and geopolitical risk when selecting manufacturing locations.
• Analyze the impact of automation, artificial intelligence, and Industry 4.0 technologies on production and competitiveness.
• Design resilient manufacturing strategies that incorporate diversification, redundancy, and agile planning.

Module 4: Country of Origin Determination

• Explain the legal frameworks and international guidelines that govern country of origin determinations.
• Apply rules of origin to evaluate materials, components, and manufacturing processes.
• Interpret certification, labeling, and documentation requirements that support country of origin claims.
• Assess how country of origin affects tariffs, trade-agreement eligibility, and market access.

Day Two — Global Marketing, Sustainability, Shipping, and Warehousing

Module 5: Global Marketing

• Analyze cultural, economic, political, and legal factors that influence marketing in international markets.
• Apply segmentation, targeting, and positioning (STP) to develop effective global marketing strategies.
• Adapt the marketing mix — product, price, place, and promotion — across diverse international markets.
• Evaluate global marketing performance using key performance indicators (KPIs) and data-driven insights.

Module 6: Sustainability and Packaging Program Development

• Identify principles of sustainable packaging, including material reduction, recyclability, reusability, and lifecycle impact.
• Evaluate packaging materials and emerging sustainable alternatives that balance environmental performance and product integrity.
• Design packaging programs that align with organizational sustainability goals, regulatory requirements, and cost-efficiency targets.
• Apply metrics and assessment tools to measure, improve, and report sustainability performance.

Module 7: Shipping Routes, Modes of Transport, and Incoterms®

• Analyze major international shipping lanes and trade corridors, including their strategic importance, risks, and cost implications.
• Compare transportation modes (ocean, air, rail, and road) by cost, speed, reliability, and cargo suitability.
• Apply Incoterms® to determine responsibility, risk transfer, insurance, and cost allocation between buyers and sellers.
• Evaluate how routing decisions, mode selection, and Incoterms® influence total landed cost and delivery performance.

Module 8: Warehousing and Distribution

• Explain how product characteristics — size, weight, perishability, and value — influence warehouse layout, storage, and material handling design.
• Evaluate inventory storage, slotting, tracking, and cycle-counting practices that improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Compare order fulfillment and distribution models, including cross-docking, hub-and-spoke, and direct shipping.
• Assess the role of warehouse management systems (WMS), automation, and analytics in distribution performance.

Day Three — Tariffs, Regulations, Compliance Programs, and Supply Chain Security

Module 9: Tariffs and Sanctions

• Define tariff structures — ad valorem, specific, and compound — and analyze their impact on pricing and competitiveness.
• Evaluate how economic, political, and trade sanctions influence sourcing decisions, supplier relationships, and supply chain continuity.
• Identify compliance frameworks, documentation requirements, and risk-mitigation strategies for adhering to international trade laws.
• Develop strategic responses to tariffs and sanctions, including diversification, reshoring, and duty optimization.

Module 10: Global Import and Export Regulations

• Examine international trade regulations, regulatory bodies, and compliance frameworks governing cross-border trade.
• Complete essential customs documentation, including declarations, licenses, and certificates required for international shipments.
• Evaluate the impact of tariffs, quotas, embargoes, and sanctions on global supply chains and cost structures.
• Develop strategies to maintain regulatory compliance, avoid penalties, and manage risk as global trade laws evolve.

Module 11: U.S. and Global Compliance Programs — FSFE, FTZ, and Duty Drawback

• Explain First Sale for Export (FSFE) principles, dutiable value reduction, and associated compliance requirements.
• Analyze Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) operations and benefits, including duty deferral, tariff reduction, and improved cash flow.
• Evaluate Duty Drawback opportunities for recovering duties, taxes, and fees on imported goods that are subsequently exported.
• Integrate FSFE, FTZ, and Duty Drawback strategies into global supply chain operations while meeting U.S. Customs and international requirements.

Module 12: Supply Chain Security and Risk Mitigation for End-to-End Cost Management

• Identify and evaluate supply chain vulnerabilities across procurement, production, transportation, and distribution.
• Develop integrated security and risk-mitigation strategies that address cyber, geopolitical, and operational threats.
• Analyze how risk-mitigation decisions influence total landed cost, operational efficiency, and overall profitability.
• Implement continuous monitoring and improvement practices that strengthen long-term supply chain resilience.